What was found in Pepin's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 5150 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 4422 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1220.5 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 105 µg/L 2.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 64.03 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 6.21925 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.735 pCi/L 75% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 3.45 pCi/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.98275 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.854 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.1895 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.1 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2013 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.4320 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.4300 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0053 mg/L 36% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PEPIN WATERWORKS · 816 people · 2021 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pepin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PEPIN WATERWORKS | 816 |
Frequently asked questions about Pepin tap water
Is Pepin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Pepin. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Pepin?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pepin, Wisconsin to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pepin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pepin include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, Barium. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.